Regarding the marriage proposal, considering that Gu Chenyuan is a rather stubborn and aloof person, Ye Qingyun's requirements were actually not high.

"You don't need to look up other people's proposal methods online. Just use anything you've seriously thought about," Ye Qingyun said.

Gu Chenyuan considered himself to have no romantic sense whatsoever, and he felt somewhat troubled by Ye Qingyun's request.

He only knew those outdated ways of proposing, such as surprise proposals where the engagement ring is hidden in a cake, or suddenly kneeling down on one knee in the street and bravely proposing to one's partner in front of everyone.

But these methods are all unoriginal. Ye Qingyun probably wouldn't like any of them. He must come up with a unique, thoughtful proposal method that also suits Ye Qingyun's preferences, a method that fully expresses his feelings.

So, how did he intend to treat Ye Qingyun?

He wanted to stay by Ye Qingyun's side at all times, providing her with comprehensive protection; he wanted to be close to Ye Qingyun, to have contact with her every moment; he wanted to press his face against Ye Qingyun's body, to feel her captivating warmth; he wanted…

Gu Chenyuan thought about it for a very long time, and finally came up with a gift based on his own circumstances.

Gu Chenyuan rushed off to make the gift and finally finished it that evening.

Ye Qingyun had just finished showering and was sitting on the bed reading a book, wearing a loose bathrobe.

His fair and slender neck curved in an alluring arc, his eyelashes appeared even longer in profile, and his entire face was exquisite with a scholarly air, every feature of which was exactly the kind of beauty Gu Chenyuan liked best.

Gu Chenyuan hesitated for a moment at the door before pushing it open.

Ye Qingyun looked up at him and smiled.

"Why are you making that face? I'm not going to yell at you." Ye Qingyun said, both amused and exasperated.

Is he so nervous because he can't think of a satisfactory way to propose? But he's not that unreasonable. As long as Gu Chenyuan seriously tells him he wants to get married, he'll agree.

Ye Qingyun then said tactfully, "Actually, it's not that strict. Feel free to try it."

Hearing him say that, Gu Chenyuan took out a box from behind his back.

Ye Qingyun asked with some confusion, "For me?"

Gu Chenyuan nodded, and Ye Qingyun got off the bed and took the box.

However, upon closer inspection, Ye Qingyun noticed that Gu Chenyuan's face was somewhat pale, and his complexion was noticeably worse than usual.

Ye Qingyun became anxious: "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Gu Chenyuan shook his head: "I'm fine, take a look at this first."

Ye Qingyun frowned, but still followed Gu Chenyuan's instructions and opened the box in her hand first.

The box was a gift box, only about the size of a palm. Ye Qingyun opened the box and saw a folded, strangely made black object inside.

Ye Qingyun took the gift out of the box. The thing was silky and soft to the touch, and when opened, it turned into a black robe that felt as light as a feather.

"This is..." Ye Qingyun touched the clothes, feeling a strange sense of familiarity. "It's beautiful, I like it very much, what is this?"

Gu Chenyuan also looked down at the robe and said softly, "This is my special ability."

"Huh?" Ye Qingyun was shocked. "Your special ability? Why did you suddenly give me this? You look so pale, is it because of this?"

Moreover, could Gu Chenyuan's superpower really do something like this? Gu Chenyuan must have been sewing clothes for him all day, right? That's too virtuous!

"I've thought about it for a long time, how to propose to you," Gu Chenyuan continued. "After much thought, I feel that this is the best way to express my feelings."

Ye Qingyun had a lot of questions in his mind, but he didn't ask them. Instead, he listened to Gu Chenyuan finish speaking.

"This ability is different from others; it doesn't dissipate but keeps condensing. If you wear it and encounter danger, it will protect you."

Ye Qingyun suddenly realized that this was the protective suit that Gu Chenyuan had given him.

Gu Chenyuan must have put a lot of thought into making this garment.

Ye Qingyun was very touched. Holding the clothes, he said to Gu Chenyuan, "I'll go change now!"

Gu Chenyuan pulled him back, his eyes deep: "I haven't finished speaking yet."

Ye Qingyun then stopped and looked at Gu Chenyuan with a happy expression.

“Qingyun, this dress has more to it than that. Think it over carefully before deciding whether to accept it,” Gu Chenyuan said.

Ye Qingyun didn't understand. He thought about it for a moment, and his face turned a little red.

He realized that this dress was Gu Chenyuan's engagement outfit, and accepting this dress meant accepting Gu Chenyuan's proposal.

How could he possibly refuse? He's not out of his mind!

“This garment was made using my supernatural abilities, and I can sense everything it senses.” Gu Chenyuan said, “In other words, when you wear this garment, I can sense every contact between your skin and the garment.”

Ye Qingyun was utterly dumbfounded; the clothes in her hands felt like they were burning hot.

This isn't clothing, it's practically a sex toy!

“This dress, from the very beginning, was not meant for friends or family; it is only suitable to be given to one person.” Something was churning in Gu Chenyuan’s eyes as he stared unblinkingly at Ye Qingyun. “Wearing this dress means accepting my protection, accepting my desires, and showing me your entire body.”

Ye Qingyun gripped the garment tightly, forcing herself to remain calm, and said, "I know."

After saying that, Gu Chenyuan paused for a long while before finally saying his last sentence: "I want to be with you forever, Qingyun. Will you marry me?"

Gu Chenyuan's eyes appeared calm and composed at first glance. However, in reality, his heart was filled with tension and trepidation.

Will Ye Qingyun reject him? If Ye Qingyun rejects him, he will have to go back and think of another way to propose.

If it's just dissatisfaction with the method, that's fine, but if it's dissatisfaction with him as a person...

Ye Xingyun, clutching his clothes, replied irrelevantly, "Turn around, don't look at me yet."

Gu Chenyuan didn't understand what Ye Qingyun wanted to do, so he turned around and listened carefully to the sounds behind him.

Ye Qingyun moved very quietly, and he heard nothing. Just as a little worry rose in Gu Chenyuan's heart, he felt a warm feeling.

That was the temperature of Ye Qingyun's skin.

Gu Chenyuan's eyes widened slightly as he realized something.

He felt more and more warmth from the skin, not only its temperature but also its delicate texture. The curves of Ye Qingyun's body appeared one by one in his mind.

"It fits quite well," Ye Qingyun said in surprise.

Gu Chenyuan could no longer hold back and turned around to face Ye Qingyun.

Ye Qingyun took off her original bathrobe and put on the black robe he had given her. Her already fair skin looked even more flawless, like mutton fat jade, against the backdrop of the pure black robe.

"Of course it fits perfectly." Gu Chenyuan's voice became uncontrollably hoarse. "I told you, I've kissed every inch of your skin, and I know all your measurements perfectly."

Ye Qingyun ran to the mirror and looked at herself. She had to admit that Gu Chenyuan's craftsmanship was actually quite good, making her look very handsome in the clothes.

Is this the power of love?

Gu Chenyuan walked up behind him and hugged his waist: "Qingyun, you still haven't told me..."

Ye Qingyun was both amused and exasperated: "I've already changed my clothes, and you're still asking me this question?"

Ye Qingyun turned around and buried herself in Gu Chenyuan's arms, hiding her flushed face: "I also want to walk with you forever, let's get married!"

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"marry?"

Upon hearing this news, all the officials who were meeting with Gu Chenyuan were stunned.

"Hmm." Gu Chenyuan's face was as expressionless as when he was facing his subordinates, but now anyone with eyes could see the joy on his face.

"Congratulations!" The officials offered their congratulations in a flurry, as if afraid of being left behind.

"I have to thank you for this," Gu Chenyuan said. "If you hadn't brought him back, I might never have seen him again in my life."

The officials were also amused.

Who could have imagined? Back then, Gu Chenyuan was so depressed, and all they wanted was to find someone he could talk to. Who would have thought that they would accidentally bring Gu Chenyuan's lover back to him?

Some ministers who were more thoughtful, while happy to hear the news, immediately realized the difficulties.

"Do you think you should announce your marriage to the entire intergalactic world?" one of the officials asked cautiously. "Your popularity is exceptionally high among the people. If you announce your marriage, it is very likely to cause a backlash from some people, leading to a decline in your popularity."

Gu Chenyuan almost laughed. Popularity? He has never been in this position because of popularity.

"Announce it. Don't worry about these things," Gu Chenyuan said coldly.

He wanted everyone to know that Ye Qingyun was his person, and anyone who wanted to have bad intentions towards Ye Qingyun would have to get past him first.

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Ye Qingyun had no objection to Gu Chenyuan's decision to make the matter public.

Hmph! This way everyone will know that the heartthrob Gu Chenyuan is his person. Anyone who wants to get close to Gu Chenyuan will have to get past him first.

On this day, Gu Chenyuan brought him back a letter from the Minister of Rites.

“The minister said that if we’re going to hold a wedding ceremony, it would be best to learn some wedding etiquette,” Gu Chenyuan said. “I wasn’t sure if you were interested in this, so I brought your copy over. If you don’t like it, just ignore it; if you are, take a look.”

Ye Qingyun had a keen interest in all kinds of knowledge, and he opened the envelope without hesitation and saw the learning materials inside.

Everything at the beginning was normal; it was about things to pay attention to during a large wedding. However, when Ye Qingyun flipped to the back, she was immediately shocked.

[Eighteen Techniques for Subduing Your Husband]